PROJECT
AVONDALE HOUSE AND FOREST PARK
challenge for installations, as services must be provided in keeping with the overall design. Peter explained that Cobec relied on early pre-construction engagement and a proactive design development approach to provide solutions to engineering challenges. “The pre-construction stage is very important, as it helps us to understand what we need to do and how before arriving to the site. However, a certain amount of design development must also be done on site to achieve exceptional results,” he said. COVID was another obvious challenge during the project, and the contractor had to come up with solutions to ensure the safety of employees when travelling to and from the site and when onsite. Site travel and onsite safety policies were issued, and Cobec worked in partnership with John Sisk & Son to ensure that works were coordinated to minimise the crossover of tradespeople within active workspaces. “We established timeframes for each
group to complete their work. Once they vacated the area, the next service would commence,” Peter explained. “We worked our way through it, we adapted and got there in the end.” It’s all in the planning Working with so many subcontractors in such a large project, Peter commented early engagement and detailed planning are key to successful project delivery. “This includes having intimate knowledge of the project, early communications with stakeholders, a proactive pre- construction approach and early product or system submittal approvals. Once the products or systems are approved, orders can be issued to suppliers and deliveries scheduled to meet the needs of the programme,” he explained. “From there, all parties involved in the construction process play a significant role in ensuring that programme commitments are met to bring the project to a successful completion on
time, on budget and to the highest quality standards. At Avondale House and Forest Park, it was the responsibility of the whole project team to work in partnership to bring a client’s vision to life and deliver a world-class visitor attraction.” For generations to come Cobec is proud to have a varied portfolio, and Avondale House and Forest Park was their first incursion into the tourism industry. The company was also thrilled to work on a building with such historical value thanks to its connection to Parnell. “It was amazing to see the project through from the very beginning, when major sections were dilapidated or non- existent, and contemplate the finished product: a vibrant, sustainable world-class visitor centre,” Peter said. “There is also a great sense of pride in delivering a project that you know is going to stand the test of time. It will be a great place to bring our kids and even our grandkids and say: ‘This is a project we delivered.’”
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